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CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: Firing 22 canons at point-blank range, fighting pirates in the Mediterranean, and helping our country fight against the British were some of the jobs of this historical warship. An actual lette ... More »
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CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: After Napoleon paralyzed England's navy, they started to recruit officers by "impressment" which led to the War of 1812. Your child will learn by reading an actual account of what one ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: George Washington was the first president of the United States, but he also led the charge in the Revolutionary War. Washington’s two main interests were military arts and western expansion. Lea ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: John Tyler was the 10th President of the United States, serving from 1841-1845. He was the first President to take over after his predecessor died in office. During his time in office, John Tyle ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: James K. Polk was the 11th President of the United States, serving from 1845-1849. Originally intended for nomination for Vice President, he ended up being nominated for President and winning in ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: Zachary Taylor was the 12th President of the United States, serving from 1849-1850. He was a General in the war against Mexico, where he helped to obtain the California and New Mexico territorie ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: Millard Fillmore was the 13th President of the United States, serving one term from 1850 to 1853. He became President after Zachary Taylor died in office and served a full term afterword. During ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: Franklin Pierce was the 14th President of the United States, serving one term from 1853 to 1857. He became President after the institution of the Compromise of 1850 and was elected because he st ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: James Buchanan was the 15th President of the United States, serving one term from 1857 to 1861. Before his presidency, he served in various offices such as Secretary of State, Senator, Minister, ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ARTICLE: Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States, serving one full term from 1861-1865. He was President before, during, and after the Civil War. He saw the Civil War through from the secess ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: Andrew Johnson was the 17th President of the United States, serving one term from 1865 to 1869. Johnson became President after Lincoln's assassination and was charged with the duty of restoring ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: Ulysses S. Grant was the 18th President of the United States, serving two terms from 1869-1877. When he was elected, the America people hoped for an end to turmoil, but he instead provided " ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: John Adam's started out as the Vice President under George Washington before he became president. This article gives a short overview of the life of John Adams. Your child will learn about John ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: James Garfield was the 20th President of the United States, serving only a few months in 1881 before dying from a gunshot wound. His time as President was mainly spent in argument with Stephen R ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: Thomas Jefferson is well known as one of the founding fathers. He wrote the Declaration of Independence and was the third president of the U.S. He was never known as an eloquent speaker, but he ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: James Madison was the fourth president of the United States. He became president not long after the Embargo Act of 1807 was repealed and had to deal with all the issues resulting from the change ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: Do you know who the 5th President of the United States was? It was James Monroe. Thomas Jefferson thought he was a trustworthy man and a Virginia woman agreed. Find out what he accomplished duri ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: John Quincy Adams was not the first President of the United States, but he was the first president to be elected that was the son of a president. He accomplished many things during his life as t ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: Andrew Jackson was the 7th President of the United States, serving two terms from 1829 to 1837. Before his presidency, Andrew Jackson served as a general during the War of 1812, a young, Tenness ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: Martin Van Buren was the 8th President of the United States. He served only one term from 1837 to 1841. Before becoming President, Van Buren served as Secretary of State and Vice President under ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: William Henry Harrison was the 9th President of the United States, serving from 1840-1841. Before becoming President, he was known for serving in the campaign against the Indians and also served ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE VIDEO: When Mexicans became U.S Citizens, they were often treated unfairly. Mexican-Americans started fighting for their own rights. The case known as the Hernandez v. Texas helped Mexican-Americans the ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: At one time, England's method of execution was hanging. It was a sentence that was given for many different crimes. Hanging was displayed in the village of Tyburn in London. These hangings were ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: Abraham Lincoln is perhaps one of the most well known and most highly respected U.S. Presidents. He was president during the Civil War, a time when the country split. During his presidency, he b ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE and VIDEO: Can passengers survive a plane crash into a freezing cold river? The world heard with amazement the news of the US Airways plane crash-landing in the Hudson River. Listen to first-han ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE VIDEO: Alexander Hamilton had a surprising past. He fought in the revolutionary war and became a part of George Washington's Cabinet. This film tells you more about Hamilton's life and how he became an i ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: Amelia Earhart was one of the greatest pilots of the 20th century. She was the first woman to successfully fly across the Atlantic and the first person to fly across both the Pacific and the Atl ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR WEB ARTICLE: There are lots of stories about settlers, indians and corn relating to Thanksgiving, but the American Thanksgiving was made official by President Lincoln in a heartfelt proclomation in the midst of ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR CHAPTER BOOK: In 1860, eleven-year-old Annie, who lives at the Red Buttes Pony Express station in the Nebraska Territory, asks Pony Express rider Billy Cody to help her find the person responsible for sabatogin ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR CHAPTER BOOK: In 1918, caring for her family's homing pigeons while her father is away fighting in World War I, twelve-year-old Pam comes to suspect that a mysterious stranger in her small North Carolina town i ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR CHAPTER BOOK: Sent to live with relatives in New Orleans during the War of 1812, eleven-year-old Elisabet determines to find a smuggler's treasure to ransom her imprisoned father. Elisabet comes face to face wi ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR VIDEO: This is a library video available at most public libraries. Just request the title of the video. Your child will watch the video, then use the curriculum to learn more about the topics, and then use this ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR PRIMARY SOURCE: Straight from a section of Christopher Columbus' journal, he tells the story of his voyage to America. This passage tells of what happened when the Spaniards arrived on land and the first fight ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: Andrew Jackson was the first U.S. President to be born in poverty and the first to be born in the west. This article from Biography.com will teach your child facts about the life and presidency ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE VIDEO: For all of the stories and celebration that surround Ellis Island, it is easy to forget about the west coast, about a place called Angel Island. Often referred to as the Ellis Island of the West, ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE VIDEO: The original title of the Statue of Liberty was “Liberty Enlightening the World.” The amazing story of Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty, and the thousands of immigrants that made their way to A ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR CHAPTER BOOK: Batter up! It’s 1919 and baseball is in trouble! All across the country, people are throwing down their bats, and giving up America’s national pastime. It’s up to Babe Ruth to win back fans and sa ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR SONG: "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" was the song of the Republic during the American Civil War. Still more than a hundred years later, the song holds a timeless message of God's sovereignty and ou ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR BOOK: A funny, entertaining introduction to Ben Franklin and his many inventions, including the story of how he created the "magic square." A magic square is a box of nine numbers arranged so that any ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR INTERACTIVE WEBSITE: Starting with the original slave trade and working its way through to President Obama, this is an excellent historical piece on the history of African Americans. The who's and how's of slav ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR SONG: The American Civil War is well known by people of all ages. Both sides had a reason to fight and both sides felt pride in what they fought for. "The Bonnie Blue Flag" is a Confederate song expla ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE VIDEO: Who is responsible for how we view the Wild West? You may be surprised to find out that the life of "Buffalo Bill" William Cody shaped much of our view of the west. This video tells how ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR BOOK: You and your child accompany 16-year-old Bill Cody as he goes to work for the Pony Express. He is chased by thieves, caught in terrible weather, and stalked by wolves, none of which are mentioned in his l ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: Imagine getting ready to eat breakfast, men come in and take you and your family captive. That is what happened to Mary. Mary and her family were forced to march for days with little food or ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: Scientists have discovered that China’s Great Wall is more than 2,300 miles longer than previously thought! Modern technology, together with a decision to preserve the Wall, has resulted in a de ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR PRIMARY SOURCE: Christopher Columbus, referred to here only as The Admiral, is famous for the discovery of the Americas. However, he also discovered many other islands and places, before and after his discovery ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: Can you imagine laying in bed, fully clothed, with someone to see if you wanted to marry them, with your parents permission? Well, that is exactly what some people did in New England in the col ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: William Byrd II kept a diary for most of his life. He had written his diary in code thinking that no one would be able to read it. However, the code was broken 300 years later. This article shar ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR SONG: It has been said that "Darling Nelly Gray" is one of the saddest songs ever written, especially because of the last verse in the song, which deals largely with facing the truth, as horrible as i ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR CHAPTER BOOK: A Pilgrim girl makes the exciting yet dangerous journey on the Mayflower to a new world, filled with the excitement of meeting Native peoples there as well as the trauma of a sickness that would t ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR CHAPTER BOOK: A young pioneer girl chronicles her family's rigorous and brave journey westward as they pave the way for the thousands of Americans who will follow. This is an excellent Living History resourc ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR CHAPTER BOOK: Twelve-year-old Zippy, a Jewish immigrant from Russia, keeps a diary account of the first eighteen months of her family's life on the Lower East Side of New York City in 1903-1904. Library Requ ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR CHAPTER BOOK: During the difficult winter of 1777-1778, eleven-year-old Abigail Jane Stewart witnesses George Washington readying his young soldiers for battle on the frozen fields of Valley Forge. This is a ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR CHAPTER BOOK: In her diary in 1912, thirteen-year-old Margaret Ann describes how she leaves her lonely life in a London orphanage to become a companion to a wealthy American woman, sails on the Titanic, and exp ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR SONG: "Dear Evelina, Sweet Evelina" was a popular song among the Confederate soldiers during the American Civil War. Not much is known about the origin, but it was published in New York in 1863. The s ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR SONG: Dixie was a song that was written during the Civil War. The song originated with the Byrant Minstrels and is thought to be written by Daniel Decatur Emmett. Although the song was a favorite of Southerners ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR BOOK: Annie was a young girl, just turning fifteen, and she had to take her two younger brothers on a ship to America by herself. They were meeting their parents, but Annie was scared that their parents would n ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: What United States Vice President shot a man in a duel? Duel at Dawn explains a duel between the first Secretary of the Treasury and the third Vice President of the United States. Alexander Hami ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR BOOK: It’s 1901 and Henry Ford wants to build a car that everyone can own. But first he needs the money to produce it. How will he get it? He enters a car race, of course! Readers will love this fast-paced, ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR SONG: In the late 1860's, union (established post-war) strikes were common. "Eight Hours" was a song that provided union workers with an anthem for their pain and a way to voice their desire for chang ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR BOOK: Even Eleanor Roosevelt was a little girl once. This inspiring Step into Reading tells the true story of how a shy little girl was able to conquer her fears and lead a life full of adventure. From flyin ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE VIDEO: Light and dark, life and death, evoke pictures in our minds that tell stories of loved ones past and present. As Stephen Wilkes shares with us more from his book of photographs documenting the hi ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE VIDEO: As the process continues, one can only imagine the anticipation that the immigrants at Ellis Island must have been feeling. In this video, we are told about the experiences of the immigrants and ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE VIDEO: An image can be overwhelming. Sometimes a picture can capture our imaginations in ways that words never can. In this video clip, Stephen Wilkes discusses some of the photographs he took of Ellis ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE VIDEO: Franklin D. Roosevelt so eerily explains modern financial situations and the problems with credit and lenders; however, it was 1933. He explains how his administration planned to take on the fina ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: Today, travel is easy. We have planes, cars, boats, and even different kinds of trains. Two hundred years ago; however, travel was very limited. Robert Fulton wanted a way to make travel easier, ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR SONG: A marching song sung by Irish troops during the Civil War, "Garry Owen" grew in popularity when the tune was later documented as "Auld Bessy" in 1788. It was featured in the opera &quo ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE WEBSITE: George Washington was the first President of the United States. George Washington did a lot for his country. He fought in one of the most important battles in American history, the Revolutionary ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE RESOURCE: Did you know that Andrew Johnson, the 17th President of the United States, was a tailor before he was President? Or that one of George Washington's favorite foods was ice cream? These are just ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: When George Washington was young, he spent hours copying from a book that helped him develop a set of rules for proper social behavior. Your child will learn a sampling of these rules that are ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR PRIMARY RESOURCE: Giovanni Verrazzano's voyage to present day New York led him to find many different animals and plants. He met a tribe that he felt was the finest looking throughout his journey. They were dre ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR SHORT STORY: One stormy night, a big ship crashed onto a rock and split in two. Grace Darling and her father bravely head out into the storm to try to rescue the survivors. One by one, the sailors get into the ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR SONG: "Grandfather's Clock" is a folk song about a man and a clock that was bought on the day he was born. The clock and the man age through the years together and clock keeps ticking nonstop. One nig ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE VIDEO: You've heard of the "Happiest place on Earth." In this video about Ellis Island, you get a tour of what was known as the happiest place on the island. For the immigrants that made the in ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR SONG: A rousing folk tune, "Hard is the Fortune" is sung from a man’s perspective on how women are controlled by their parents and husbands. The man in the song wants to marry a woman, but her parents ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE RESOURCE: Harriet Tubman is well known for risking her life as a “conductor” in the Underground Railroad, which led escaped slaves to freedom in the North. But did you know that the former slave also ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE VIDEO: If you have a child working on speeches, human rights, or black history this is exactly what you need! Martin Luther King Jr. eloquently explains the pain that is caused by discrimination. King ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE VIDEO: Imagine you hear the word detention as an immigrant with your hopes on entering America. In this video clip, some of the experiences of immigrants that were detained on Ellis Island after making t ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE VIDEO: You can't help but smile when you see loved ones reunited after being apart for an extended amount of time. In this video clip, the second in a series of 15 about Ellis Island, you experience wha ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE RESOURCE: Corn is so common today, and used in nearly everything we eat. Even the beef we eat today is mostly raised on corn. Corn is used to sweeten almost everything we buy from stores. Now corn is eve ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE VIDEO: The arrival at Ellis Island ended only the first chapter of what may be a drawn out experience to cross into America for many immigrants. If thought to be ill, you stayed on the island, perhaps fo ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR AUDIO RECORDING: There are hidden places in Rome that tell much of the history of this ancient city. Have you ever heard about how the Romans were the first people to have running water? Or have you ever heard ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR AUDIO RECORDING: Are you intrigued by ancient cities buried beneath the earths surface? In Southern Poland you might find yourself investigating the dark and dangerous tunnels of a historic salt mine that is ne ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE VIDEO: Considered the largest mass exodus in human history, the immigration of Italian immigrants to America's shores was heaviest between the 1880's and 1920's. While leaving behind their physical home ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR PRIMARY SOURCE: Jacques Cartier's journey leads him to a village that is full of many trees that produce large fruit. When the Captain and his crew see this land, they feel it will fit their purpose. They are ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: James Madison was the fourth President of the United States of America. The War of 1812 was fought during his presidency. Madison hated slavery and worked to abolish it. He even spent his own ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: James Monroe's administration was calm and prosperous and was called the Era of Good Feeling. In his presidential message in 1823, Monroe enunciated the Monroe Doctrine. This article from Biog ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: John Adams wasn't only the second President of the United States, he was the first Vice President and a central figure in the American Revolution. He had a tendency to do the right thing, even w ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR SONG: "John Brown's Body" is a folk song that originated as a camp meeting hymn. John Brown is a soldier who died honorably in battle. The song is about his soul marching on. The Union soldier was cap ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE VIDEO: "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country." Who said it? JFK, but he said so much more. His inagural speech focuses on science and that it should be ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: John F. Kennedy grew up in a very political family. After fighting in wars, he started running for different political positions. Not once did he ever lose an election. He served many different ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: Here is a President who after he had been President and retired, went back work in the House of Representatives. There he tried to do away with slavery. John Quincy Adams was the son of John Ad ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR BOOK: Johnny Appleseed was an important historical figure, well known for planting apple orchards across the new frontier. But he was also a master storyteller! In his own folksy voice, Johnny Appleseed tel ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR BOOK: On Juan Ponce de Leon's Voyage, he discovered Florida. He named it la Flordia meaning flowery, because he discovered it on the Feast of Flowers day. He described the land as having a very beautiful view o ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR PRIMARY SOURCE: Not many people realize that it was not Christopher Columbus, but instead Leif Ericson who first discovered North America. This passage explains the discovery and exploration of North America by ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR BOOK: In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson sends Lewis and Clark out west to explore. He tells them to make maps. He tells them to draw pictures and collect plants. Most importantly, he tells them to send presen ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR INTERACTIVE WEBSITE: Have you ever wanted to travel? You can take a journey on one of the greatest expeditions of all time. Your child can read about Lewis and Clark's journey to the new world and pick differen ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR CHAPTER BOOK: The Ingalls are in financial trouble and even worse the scarlet fever has left Mary blind, but an unexpected visit from Aunt Docia brings about a rare opportunity to travel out west. Pa goes on ah ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR CHAPTER BOOK: Almanzo wasn't allowed to touch his father's beautiful colts or even go into their stall, he was only eight years old and his father didn't trust him yet to handle the young horses or colts." ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR CHAPTER BOOK: The Ingalls are leaving the Big Woods and embarking on an exciting adventure towards the Kansas prairie in their snug, covered wagon. As their new lives start, they face a raging creek, new wildli ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR CHAPTER BOOK: Everything is changing fast for Laura Ingalls and her family; they are living in the "Little Town on the Prairie" now. Mary leaves for college and Laura knows that she will miss her sist ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR CHAPTER BOOK: The Ingalls have traveled across the wide prairie and have sold their horses and wagon cover for a cozy little dugout near the banks of a creek. Laura's has so much new to explore. There is the cr ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR CHAPTER BOOK: Laura and Almanzo are married and ready to start a new life together! Laura the pioneer's daughter doesn't want to be a farmer's wife because she knows it will be hard work; it turns out she was r ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR CHAPTER BOOK: During the 1870's in Wisconsin, life was much different than it is today. Laura Ingalls Wilder's little house in the big woods is a happy place for little Laura. Every day is filled for some new a ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR CHAPTER BOOK: The Muskrats are building thick walls for their houses and Laura's Pa says it is a sure sign of a long, hard winter. The fact is confirmed when a wise, old Indian warns the settlers that there wou ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR CHAPTER BOOK: These are some of the happiest times in Laura's life! Not only has she started to teach school in order to earn money to keep Mary in College, but she also has a beau, Almanzo Wilder. He makes lon ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE AUDIO RECORDING: Lyndon Baines Johnson gave this speech concerning the civil rights movement. In his speech, he speaks of how all men are created equal and that African Americans had just as much right t ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR CHAPTER BOOK: What was it like to be a gladiator? How many people died in the destruction of Pompeii? How did Roman children spend their days? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Magic Tree Hous ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR CHAPTER BOOK: What was it like to be a passenger on the Mayflower? How many people survived the first harsh winter in the New World? How did Pilgrim children spend their days? Find out the answers to these ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR CHAPTER BOOK: What were pirates really like? How did people become pirates? Where did pirates bury their treasure? Dig up the answers to these questions and more in Magic Tree House Research Guide #4: Pirate ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE VIDEO: A picture is worth a thousand words. In this video clip, the fifth out of 15 telling the story of Ellis Island, we learn about the work of Stephen Wilkes in capturing the story of Ellis Island in ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR CHAPTER BOOK: Named the Greatest Horse of the Century in 1999, Man o' War began as a wobbly colt who would not settle down long enough to be trained. With a lot of compassion and patience, Man O'War would grow ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: "Little Magician" and "Sly Fox" are not names we think of when we think of a President, but these were names given to Martin Van Buren. These names were a result of him bein ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE VIDEO: A journey of days and the hopes of a lifetime. The story of the Ellis Island immigrant is a story that helps build the very foundation of this country and those who helped to build it into what it ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR WEB ARTICLE: Like their modern counterparts, ancient athletes had a way of capturing the public's imagination. Several ancient authors such as Pindar, Pausanias, Strabo, and Dio Chrysostom record the noteworthy ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: Sailing in a ship across the Atlantic in 1750 was no pleasure cruise. People suffered from diseases such as scurvy, dysentery, and other miseries. Many people died on these journeys and were t ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE VIDEO: No one likes to go to the doctor, but imagine if the trip to the doctor determined where you would live out your life. In this clip, the story is told of how the immigrants' health was evaluated u ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE VIDEO: When American troops were attacked on their own soil, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt responded. Immediately after Japan had attacked Pearl Harbor, Roosevelt gave information about what Japan ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR BOOK: When Shelden Russell Curtis, a Civil War soldier, told this story to his daughter, she kept every word in her heart and was to retell it many times over her long lifetime. Your child will read a young ma ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR SHORT STORY: Before the English came to America, the American Indians had already been living here. The English became their enemies by taking over their land. In this story, we find a brave young girl willing ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR BOOK:Betsy and her family live on the wide Nebraska prairie. Homesteads are few and far between, and she wishes she had a friend to visit with. Then a new family, with a daughter named Emmeline, comes to the ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: President Jefferson did some interesting things in the white house. You learn about how he entertained dinner guests, improvements he tried to make, and more. You will also read about some of th ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE VIDEO: The U.S.A. wasn't always as big as it is today. There was a time that we were only on the east coast. Your child will learn about why America bought the Louisiana Territory. They will learn tha ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE VIDEO: Oooooh! Aaaaaah! Those fireworks are beautiful, but while watching them do you really think about why we are celebrating and why we shoot them off every year. Your child will learn about the De ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE VIDEO: The United States is often described as a melting pot, but what does that mean? Your child will learn about immigrants and the role they played in the founding and building of America. They will ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE VIDEO: When the first colonies were founded, the people didn't want independence. But there came a time when revolution was necessary. This video is about the beginnings of the United States, starting ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE VIDEO: This video is about the Preamble of the United States Constitution. Your child will learn what the U.S. Constitution is and why it was written. The words to the Preamble are sung to a country t ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE VIDEO: This video is about the American Revolution, some of its important battles, and the Generals who fought them. Your child will learn about the determination of the militia that fought the war for ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE VIDEO: It wasn't really all that long ago that women couldn't vote. This video is about the 19th Amendment. Your child will learn about Women's Suffrage and what it took for women to have the right to ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR SHORT STORY: Sir Humphrey Gilbert was a brave man who attempted to colonize America, but was met with danger on one journey. When he failed to recognize the danger he was in, it ended unfortunately for him and ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR BOOK: In full color. Abraham Lincoln, one of our greatest presidents, started out in life as an absent-minded frontier lawyer. How did he nudge his memory? He stuck letters, court notes, contracts, and even his ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR SONG: "Tenting Tonight" was written by Walter Kittredge shortly after he received his draft notice for the Civil War. The song depicts the loneliness and longing for home as weary soldiers pitch their ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR INTERACTIVE WEBSITE AND VIDEO COLLECTION: There is no television, computer, or microwave oven in this Victorian home. It has been fitted to appear and function just as it would have in the year 1900. Your child ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE VIDEO: John Wilkes Booth assassinated Abraham Lincoln. Many don't fully understand why he did it and have wondered about it for a long time. Now in this video, you learn more about Booth and why he chose ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE VIDEO: Learn about one of the biggest programs used to give millions of men work during the great depression. It was a program called The Civilian Conservation Corps. You will hear stories from some of t ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE VIDEO: America was very prosperous before the Crash of 1929. In this video, you will learn a lot about the stock market and see how it was able to grow quickly in popularity. You will see how many Ameri ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR SONG: "The Drinking Gourd" was a song that was written and used before the Civil War. It had a coded message that was used to tell slaves where to go when they would escape from slavery. The song was ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE RESOURCE: Your child will learn about how the Wampanoag people thought the settlers were starting a war, and instead it turned into the first Thanksgiving, and what the first Thanksgiving was really like ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR SONG: This tune of folklore has been around since Queen Elizabeth the First. "The Girl I Left Behind Me" began as a traditional, fife tune imported from England. The tune soared into popularity during ... More »
CURRICULUM: Thanksgiving is celebrated around the world, and throughout history for various reasons. This will teach your child how harvest festivals and thanksgiving celebrations were held by the ancient Greeks, the Romans, ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR PRIMARY SOURCE DOCUMENT: "The soul of every scoundrel is gladdened whenever an honest man is assailed, or even when a scoundrel is untruthfully assailed." While Teddy Roosevelt spoke these words over ... More »
CURRICULUM: This is the story of the first Pilgrims, how they came to be named Pilgrims and how they survived with the help of the American Indian Squanto. ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE RESOURCE: Did you know there was an important secret that was taught to the first pilgrims in America. This secret helped save their lives, and the pilgrims didn't even know it! Americans later forgot th ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR SHORT STORY: A long time ago, the city of Rome was under attack by fierce, half-wild men. When sent to meet them in war, the Roman army was defeated. Not knowing what else to do, they gave one man, Cincinnatus, ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR SHORT STORY: William Tell was willing to stand up to a mean tyrant, Gessler. By doing so, he made Gessler very angry. Gessler tried to punish him in a way that would make William sad. William would have to shoo ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR SONG: "The Sword of Bunker Hill" is a song that was written during the Civil War and developed into a national hymn. The song is about a father on his deathbed who bids his son to carry on his legacy ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR BOOK: Filled with suspense, romance, and historical details, here's a very young biography of the Powhatan Indian princess who played a vital role in early Colonial and Native American relations. Library Req ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR BOOK: It’s 1787, and a handful of men are about to sign the United States Constitution. In a few minutes, a newly free country will have a set of rules made by the people, for the people. Join lawmaker James Ma ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR SONG: The Vacant Chair starts with parents of a son who had died in war. The parents are told of his bravery and how he saved their country. But the parents still are in anguish and remember him every day with ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR INTERACTIVE WEBSITE: Have you ever wanted to solve a great mystery? Here is your chance. Read about a map that was found and proven to be authentic by Yale scholars, but skeptics aren't convinced. Read the rese ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: Thomas Jefferson took a position against slavery, but he owned slaves. He advised Americans not to visit France because they should avoid the sinfulness of the European lifestyle all while enjo ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR SONG: "Tramp! Tramp! Tramp!" is the sorrowful tune of a soldier who yearns for home and the sight of his family. It is written from both the point of view of the North and from the South during the Ci ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR SHORT STORY: Eric's son, Leif, has grown up to be a man of mark. He goes to Norway and gets blown off course trying to return home. He and his men are amazed at the fertile land they find. ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: Follow the trip of Abigail Adams as she goes from Philadelphia to Washington DC. Find out just how hard the trip from Philadelphia to Washington was during the time when the White House had firs ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR SONG: "When Johnny Comes Marching Home" is a song with a memorable tune that captured the hearts of many civilians who were missing their loved ones who were away fighting in the Civil War. ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR INTERACTIVE WEBSITE: A moving timeline that you scroll and click on certain women or times. Many events, women, and political terms are used in this piece. It starts with Abigail Adams and runs through to thi ... More »
CURRICULUM FOR PRIMARY SOURCE DOCUMENT: Come read Lewis and Clark's own words about when they reached the junction of the Yellowstone River and the Missouri River. Your child will read transcripts from Lewis and Clark's own ... More »
